United Rentals : Donates $200,000 to the American Red Cross in Support of Harvey Relief Efforts in Texas and Louisiana

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08/30/2017 | 10:31pm CET

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United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI), the world’s largest equipment rental
company, has pledged a $200,000 donation to the American Red Cross to
assist with disaster relief following the devastation caused by
Hurricane Harvey.

Michael Kneeland, chief executive officer of United Rentals, said, “Our
hearts go out to the countless people in Texas and Louisiana who
suffered personal harm, property damage and displacement, and to the
families of the victims who lost their lives. These hard-hit communities
are our communities as well, and we stand ready to help in every way
that we can.”

Within the company, the employee-funded, 501(c)(3) United Compassion
Fund has already granted approximately $100,000 to colleagues in need,
and is prepared for aid to increase as the waters subside. Where
possible, displaced employees are being given temporary housing, and
volunteer efforts have been mobilized from among the 13,700 United
Rentals employees in North America.

United Rentals, which has a large presence in the Gulf States, is asking
customers to call 800-UR-RENTS (800-877-3687) with any inquiries in the
affected areas.

About United Rentals

United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the
world. The company has an integrated network of 960 rental locations in
49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately
13,700 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities,
municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately
3,300 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $10.3
billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index,
the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered
in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is
available at unitedrentals.com.